NHTSA recall 95V-242 (95V242000)

seat belts recall reported December 13, 1995 - about 40 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V242000
Also written as: 95V-242
Reported: December 13, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~40
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FRONT SEAT BELT SYSTEMS WITH NO ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS AND MAY NOT MEET THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY(S) WITH ONE HAVING THE NEWLY DESIGNED ENERGY-MANAGEMENT TWIN-LOOP SYSTEM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-242 when calling a dealer.

Affected 7 models

Chevrolet C10 - 1994, 1995

Chevrolet C20 - 1994, 1995

Chevrolet C30 - 1994, 1995

GMC C15 - 1994, 1995

GMC C25 - 1994, 1995

GMC C35 - 1994, 1995

GMC Sierra - 1994, 1995

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.